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Uber Fined $966 Million By Dutch Regulator Over Automated Driver Deactivations
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Fusion42 · 23 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Dutch Data Protection Authority fined Uber €825 million ($966 million) for unlawfully using automated systems to deactivate drivers without adequate human review, violating the European General Data Protection Regulation. The ruling highlights growing scrutiny of automated decision-making impacting gig workers and may lead to further legal and regulatory challenges for Uber in Europe.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 10 sources have reported it between 21 Aug 2026 and 24 Aug 2026.
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Your gig company can no longer cut off drivers with automated systems alone. Human review is now a regulatory must across Europe, or you face steep fines and legal risk.
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10 sources · first reported 21 Aug 2026 · latest 24 Aug 2026
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